Easy Pace Italy
From CAD $4425
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Italy’s top highlights await you on this 10-day guided tour. Head to the Vatican Museums before stopping by the Colosseum in Rome. In Florence, see Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery showcasing Renaissance masterpieces. Join a Local Expert in Pisa for an informative tour of the Square of Miracles and see its iconic Leaning Tower. Then stop at an organic farm in the Tuscan hills where fields of vegetables give way to rows of olive trees and feast on an authentic Italian meal. In Venice, board a private boat and glide past the city’s ornate palaces and under its bridges to the marble arcades of Piazza San Marco.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.
- Florence: Join your Travel Director on a short walk to a local spot loved by residents. Sample a classic Italian treat and hear how it became a staple of the area. It’s a chance to experience the flavors locals grow up with and return to time and again.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Authentic Dining
- Rome: Food and family go hand-in-hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal.
- Florence: Experience local Florentine flavors while relaxing over dinner with wine.
- Tuscany: Visit Il Poggio to learn about organic olive and grape farming. Then enjoy a tasting and sit down to a fabulous dinner of Tuscan specialties, complemented by stunning views.
- Venice: Savor flavors of the region over a delicious lunch with wine.
- Venice: Enjoy a true Venetian dining experience.
Insight Choice
- Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.
- Florence: Join your Travel Director on a short walk to a local spot loved by residents. Sample a classic Italian treat and hear how it became a staple of the area. It’s a chance to experience the flavors locals grow up with and return to time and again.
Insight Experiences
- Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.
Make Travel Matter
- Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Top Rated Highlights
- Rome: Visit the Colosseum, still echoing with the thronging crowds and ghostly cries of gladiatorial combat.
- Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, where Ancient Roman political life and law courts mingled with open-air markets and shops.
- Florence: Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture.
- Pisa: Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.
- Venice: Join your Travel Director for an introduction to Venice, exploring its canals, lively squares, and historic landmarks. Discover the city’s unique charm as you navigate its maze of streets and take in iconic sights like St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge.
- Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34216
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Tour Operator:
Insight Vacations (CA)
Supplier Code: 53.133B
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Venice, Italy
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4425 ($442 /day)
Itinerary
Rome is a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travelers over a delicious dinner with wine.
Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome
Meals: Dinner
Explore the Vatican with your Local Expert. Enjoy fast-tracked entry into the Vatican Museums and admire the Papal art collection before entering the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Afterwards, visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Cross the Tiber river to experience the grandeur of ancient Rome with your Local Expert. See the incredible Circus Maximus famous for its chariot races, and imagine the roar of the crowd during your visit to the iconic Colosseum.
Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome
Meals: Breakfast
Spend another day enjoying Rome at your own pace. Stroll to the boutiques of the Via del Corso and Via Nazionale or visit the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps. Perhaps take an Optional Experience south to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, buried in 79 AD by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and explore one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. With your Local Expert, stroll into a 2,000-year-old town revealing fascinating discoveries preserved in time. With the dormant volcano of Vesuvius and panoramic views of the Bay of Naples in the background, you have a few treats in store along the way and then return to Rome, passing the formidable Abbey of Montecassino, one of the greatest shrines of Christendom and the site of an epic battle in 1944. As night falls, why not sip a glass of prosecco at a sidewalk cafe in Piazza Navona and enjoy life’s pageantry pass by?
Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome
Meals: Breakfast
Drive through Lazio and the rolling hills of Umbria, often regarded as Italy’s green heart. Admire the medieval hilltop towns perched like crown jewels overlooking the valleys below. Journey onwards to the Chianti Hills and the city of Florence. Explore Florence with Insight Choice: choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo’s David. Afterwards, continue on foot to admire the multicoloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. Continue into the Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune, Hercules and Cacus along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Alternatively, take a stroll with your Travel Director to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local cafe.
Accommodation: NH Firenze, Florence
Meals: Breakfast
Indulge yourself this morning by exploring Florentine luxury goods. Admire the rolling green hills of Tuscany and the impressive medieval towers of San Gimignano on an Optional Experience this afternoon. Dine with your fellow traveling companions tonight.
Accommodation: NH Firenze, Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After a leisurely morning in Florence, explore the nearby town of Pisa with a Local Expert. See the Leaning Tower, the baptistery and the colonnaded bell tower, lurching out from behind the cathedral. Visit the organic farm Il Poggio and join a guided walk to learn about olive oil and wine production. After taking in beautiful views of the rolling Tuscan hills, enjoy tasting the farm’s fine wines and olive oil, in addition to an authentic Italian meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Accommodation: NH Firenze, Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we travel through the Emilia-Romagna region, and stop to sample the flavors of the region and learn about Italian food culture over a delicious lunch with wine. Take the autostrada east to Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Your luxurious hotel has elegant Venetian touches and views over an unforgettably romantic city.
Accommodation: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your private boat takes you on a journey of discovery past churches and palaces reflecting the architectural history of Venice from the 13th to the 18th century. The first sight is the pink marble of the Doge's Palace, connected to the prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape. Turn the corner, and the gilded facade of St. Mark's Basilica comes into view. Before your morning ends, board a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a glassblowing workshop. See how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. This afternoon there is plenty of time to explore the museums, galleries and churches or browse through the shops on the Rialto Bridge. Perhaps cruise out to some of the other islands in the lagoon to experience the age-old lifestyle of Venetian fishermen and lace-makers.
Accommodation: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals: Breakfast
Who could refuse another day to take in the unique atmosphere of this wonderful city? Lose yourself in the back lanes and quiet squares, where tourists seldom tread and the Venetians go about their daily lives. Maybe visit some of the 90 churches housing masterpieces of Venetian art or explore the modern artworks in the Guggenheim? Perhaps relax at a canal-side cafe sipping local wine or sample delicious lagoon-fresh fish? This evening, indulge in traditional Venetian dishes that are enriched with inspiration from seasonal produce.
Accommodation: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Insight Vacations (CA)
Part of The Travel Company (TTC) family of brands, Insight Vacations began operations in 1978 and is based in Cypress, CA. Journeys are featured to destinations, such as the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Asia, the UK and Ireland. The company offers are a variety of tours under the classifications of Regional Journeys, Country Roads, Discovery Journeys, Easy Pace trips, and Special Interest tours. Insight is the ideal name for the tour operator, as the journeys provided by Insight Vacations allow travelers to gain further insight into whatever destination they wish to explore. For example, Discovery Journeys are the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Europe. Itineraries include Dine-at-Home or Farm-to-Table experiences so travelers can learn more about how locals live and dine. Regional Journeys allow trip-goers to see a specific location in Europe that they have always wanted to see – Poland, Switzerland, Italy, etc. The carefully planned trips enable customers to immerse themselves in one specific region or country and to become acquainted with its culture, traditions, and people. For anyone seeking travel off the beaten track, Insight Vacations offers Country Roads – trips that lead travelers off the well-tread tourist trail to explore hidden gems where visitors can savor the local produce with Farm-to-Table dining. Some trips are offered under the Easy Pace travel style – the ideal trip choice for trip-goers who wish to slow their pace during their vacation. During these tours, vacationers stay at least 3 nights at each destination, giving them some additional time to explore a place and enjoy it. Regardless of the travel style, many of the vacations offered by Insight Vacations begin with Relaxed Starts – giving travelers time to sleep in a little, spend more time at breakfast, or explore an area on their own. The tour company prides itself on providing business class tours that features luxury coaches with 40 seats. While most coach touring operators provide vehicles with 53 seats, Insight Vacations has re-configured its motor coaches to hold up to 40 guests. This gives passengers extra leg room while traveling and offers them more space and privacy.
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Reviews
Rita C. - Traveled, July 2025
Hotels were well-located. There was opportunity for free time in each city. The first day in Rome seemed to be quite full, though actually the afternoon and evening activities were optional extras. In retrospect, I shouldn't have chosen this tour as I have mobility issues and use a walker, so I would suggest that anybody with similar problems should do some research before booking, especially if travelling by themselves, as I did. However, I was prepared to miss out on some of the included activities if necessary--*Personal information removed by Feefo*, the tour director, was extremely helpful in giving me information on terrain. For instance, I asked her about going to Pompeii and between us we decided that I would find it difficult to tour the site, but I could manage the coach ride. I ended up doing most of the optional activities, with some restrictions, especially in Venice. The water taxis were the most challenging aspect! *Personal information removed by Feefo* said I was NOT going on a gondola--which I'd decided before I left home. I also missed out on the guided walk in Venice because of the bridges with steps. Instead I wandered around the area and did some people-watching. This was my first organised tour since using the walker and I now realise that I need to do more research on any future holidays. The coach driver was always cheerful and never complained about having to put my walker in the locker underneath. It was always out ready for use by the time I got off the coach. Both he and *Personal information removed by Feefo* went above and beyond what was expected of them. Any tour depends on the driver, the tour director and also the passengers to make or break it and everybody made it an enjoyable time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Much to see and so. Very well planed out and executed nicely. Tour Guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was extremely nice and very personable. Watching him work, and taking care of 30 plus individuals was a delight. He was well versed in the local language and an encyclopedia of current culture and information. My wife and I enjoyed every minute in his presence. Hats off to *Personal information removed by Feefo*.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2025
Bettina R. - Traveled, June 2025
We were able to experience all the "must see" sights of the three areas as well as getting a good feel for Italian culture and food while also having some time to explore on our own. Our guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. Our family of 3 generations, teens to seniors, all enjoyed it very much.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
This was a great tour. Insight Vacations is a nice company to travel with. They took care of everything and showed us what we wanted to see in Italy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2025
Dean S. - Traveled, May 2025
Saw so much in a very thought out and relaxed manner. Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was awesome!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Site guides were very knowledgeable and presented it well and were interesting Our tour guide kept us on track and added great detail on what where and when The bus driver was very skilled (1 drive semi's) and he impressed me with the control and carefulness in how he drove.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2025
Henry - Traveled, May 2025
The 10 day Easy Pace Italy tour was the most amazing experience ever! The Travel Director, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the best. She was highly knowledgeable of all the cities we visited and she made the entire vacation enjoyable and hassle free. We didn't have to wait in long lines to enter the Vatican, Coliseum, and museums. The coach bus was very roomy and comfortable on the trips between cities. Will absolutely use Insight Vacation again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2025
Great variety of places to visit. Historical, shopping, eating, art etc. Good balance. Overall, I would totally suggest easy pace Italy because it was quite "on-the-go" none the less! *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our guide, was fabulous: kind, knowledgeable, extremely vigilant making sure we were all safe and he was fun to be with and extremely helpful, beyond his job description, I'm sure! WY to go team!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2025
Corinne M. - Traveled, July 2025
I loved this tour! First time touring with a group oversees. We hit many highlights of the area and had plenty of time to explore more on our own, or just rest and enjoy. Our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* and driver were top notch! Our accomadations were very comfortable including our coach bus and I felt really safe with our local guides. Very special memories made with my daughter.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2025
Everything about the trip was fantastic. Easy pace was not too slow and the guides were funny and knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2025
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